affrontingness
|af-front-ing-ness|
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/əˈfrʌntɪŋnəs/
(affront)
insult or offense
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affront' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'afronter,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'front' meant 'face.'
Historical Evolution
'afronter' transformed into the Middle English word 'affronten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affront.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to face or confront,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to insult or offend.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being offensive or disrespectful.
His affrontingness was evident in his rude remarks.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 14:21